Senior Art Director

ABOUT MILES:

Miles Partnership is a full-service marketing consultancy focused exclusively on travel and tourism. Today we work with more than 130 destinations, hospitality businesses and other travel brands to deliver forward-thinking print- and digital content-marketing solutions. We are a team of travel experts and travel enthusiasts, united in the belief that travel improves lives and strengthens communities. Our team members are passionate, open, curious, and collaborative in order to have a lasting, positive impact on our clients and each other.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Art Director is responsible for the development and execution of high-quality brand and creative materials for leading-edge marketing through new and existing print, digital, and video products for Miles Partnership clients. The Senior Art Director will also execute tasks relative to timelines, budgets, and strategic-resource planning, as well as day-to-day operations of their design team. The Senior Art Director will also have the accountability of managing, mentoring, and developing other art-team members within the group.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Brand and design-focused marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment (virtually and in person).
• Ability to adapt to evolving client needs.
• Forward thinking, with a mindset for data-driven decision-making.
• Passion for branding and design, with an eagerness to learn from others and to contribute to a team environment.
• A critical thinker who uses creative problem-solving skills to execute projects.
• Dependability, with a strong work ethic.
• A career-oriented person who desires to learn to lead a team of other creatives.
• Someone who enjoys exploring new trends in design and technology.
• Bravery in bringing creative ideas to the table.
• Passion for solving business problems through design and communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops creative vision and direction of integrated brand, advertising, and marketing projects (with support from creative leaders).
• Proofs designs to ensure they're ready for review by team; performs the final QA on art elements for production.
• Independently manages and directs small-scale photo and video shoots.
• Assists Creative Director in management and direction of large-scale and brand-centric photo and video shoots.
• Leads brainstorm sessions for campaign development (ads, guides, print, digital, broadcast, OOH, social media, etc.).
• Develops photo/video-shoot mood boards, video/commercial storyboards, and production creative (wardrobe, locations, talent, script, look, feel, tone, etc.).
• Leads creative discussions, conceptual designs, and campaign ideation, and presents concepts to client teams/clients.
• Manages and mentors Graphic Designers, Senior Graphic Designers, and Art Directors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA, BFA preferred. Relevant experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of print and interactive-design work experience; at least 7 years of experience working in cross-functional teams within an agency; at least 5 years of experience working on advertising campaigns.
• Expert portfolio displaying beautifully crafted branding, advertisements, well-developed graphics, excellent typography skills, and clean, compelling design.
• Expert in the latest versions of applicable programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketch, Procreate, etc. Ability to develop expert understanding of new programs, tools, and resources.
• Expert-level understanding of design principles, project-management principles, and managing expectations.
• Ability to design and execute design concepts with rationale from concept to final production.
• Understands agency business and financial models.
• Understands how media works (how media is bought and sold).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional intra- and/or inter-state travel required, sometimes requiring an overnight stay.

LOCATION: We are open to a remote candidate located anywhere in the US or an in-office candidate based in our Sarasota, FL/Lakewood, CO office. #LI-Remote

COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k matching contribution
• Generous paid-time-off compensation
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid volunteer opportunities and company-supported charitable events
• Collaborative, creative, and fun team environment with professional-growth opportunities

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

At Miles Partnership, we are driven by our commitment to actively advance diversity, equity, and inclusion to evolve equitable and inclusive marketing industry practices, drive innovation within the company, and empower our team, our clients, and the communities we serve. We will make intentional actions to build a work culture where our team members are always heard, empowered, and valued. We will provide a culture of service where we enable our teams and clients to meaningfully engage with their communities, share and tell their stories through travel, and lead a movement across the broader tourism industry to influence social change and ensure open access to travel for all. Learn more here.

Miles Partnership, LLLP are equal employment opportunity employers.

http://www.milespartnership.com/